Honey Chipotle Mexican Rice

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Slightly sweet and spicy rice to serve with any mexican meal.

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Steps

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In a small saucepan , bring chile , tomatoes , water , onion , garlic , salt and red pepper to a boil for 2 minutes , then reduce to a simmer.

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Cook , slowly , covered for 15 minutes.

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Puree mixture in a blender until smooth.

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Stir in the honey and vinegar.

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You can make this ahead and refrigerate for a couple of days if needed.

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Remove ribs and seeds from jalapenos and discard.

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Mince flesh and set aside.

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Place rice in a fine mesh strainer and rinse under cold running water until water runs clear- about 1 1 / 2 minutes.

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Shake rice vigorously to remove excess water.

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Heat oil in a large skillet or saute pan over medium high heat about 2 minutes.

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Drop a few rice grains in and if they sizzle then it is ready.

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Add rice and fry stirring until rice is light golden and translucent , about 5 minutes.

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Reduce heat to medium , add garlic and minced jalapenos and cook , stirring constantly until fragrant , about 1 1 / 2 minutes.

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Stir in broth , pureed mixture , and salt.

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Stirring frequen.

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Ingredients

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chipotle chile in adobo, fire-roasted tomatoes, yellow onion, garlic clove, water, salt, red pepper flakes, honey, cider vinegar, jalapeno, minute white rice, vegetable oil, minced garlic cloves, chicken broth, kosher salt